Browse our latest blog posts, media releases, good news stories and updates to find out what we've been up to.
A welcome for new Council and a bright future
A new Council, a new Executive leadership team, and a new Council Plan, will contribute to an exciting future for the region, CEO of Greater Shepparton City Council, Gavin Cator, said today. — Read more about A welcome for new Council and a bright future »
Get involved with Yoga in the Park
Greater Shepparton City Council, in partnership with Parks Victoria is running its popular Yoga in the Park program at Victoria Park Lake from Saturday 3 November. — Read more about Get involved with Yoga in the Park »
Council and kinder support White Balloon Day
Greater Shepparton City Council staff and kindergartners are showing their support for White Balloon Day today. — Read more about Council and kinder support White Balloon Day »
Australia Day nominations open for 2013
Nominations opened this week for the 2013 Australia Day Awards, and Greater Shepparton City Council is urging residents in the municipality to nominate eligible people for the awards. — Read more about Australia Day nominations open for 2013 »
Tough Mudder Training
Aquamoves is preparing for the 2013 Tough Mudder event and is running a training program for anyone interested in taking part. — Read more about Tough Mudder Training »
Free pneumococcal vaccine urged for two year olds
Greater Shepparton City Council is urging parents to have their two year olds vaccinated with a free, one off pneumococcal vaccine. — Read more about Free pneumococcal vaccine urged for two year olds »
Olympics Open Day and Bay Bike to show off cycling in Greater Shepparton
Shepparton Velodrome will host a number of cycling events on Saturday 4 August, including a massed gathering of cyclists for a photo opportunity. — Read more about Olympics Open Day and Bay Bike to show off cycling in Greater Shepparton »
Get active during National Diabetes Week
Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging members of the community to get active during National Diabetes Week, from 8 – 14 July and take a step in improving their health. — Read more about Get active during National Diabetes Week »
Community key to new Greater Shepparton plan
One of the biggest community engagement projects ever hosted by Greater Shepparton City Council will be launched today (Tuesday 3 July) at the Eastbank Centre from 4pm to 6pm. — Read more about Community key to new Greater Shepparton plan »
Council seeks more time for budget preparations
The Strategic Resource Plan was adopted at today’s Greater Shepparton Special Council Meeting, but Councillors have decided to seek more time to consider options for the 2012/13 budget. — Read more about Council seeks more time for budget preparations »
New Council structure supports growth
Improved customer service, efficiency, leadership, systems and strategic focus are at the heart of new staff structures announced today for Greater Shepparton City Council to help support a growing community. — Read more about New Council structure supports growth »
Cycling lessons for seniors
Greater Shepparton City Council, in partnership with AustCycle, is offering free bicycle lessons for older people. — Read more about Cycling lessons for seniors »
All Abilities Playground closed for maintenance
The All Abilities Playground at Victoria Park Lake will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 June. — Read more about All Abilities Playground closed for maintenance »
Places available in Beat It program
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Beat it! Lifestyle management program has places available in programs starting soon. — Read more about Places available in Beat It program »
Council services on Anzac Day
The following Council services will be closed/not operate on Anzac Day — Read more about Council services on Anzac Day »
Cycling strategy consultation
Consultation is continuing on Greater Shepparton’s Cycling Strategy 2012-2016 and Council is encouraging people who have not provided feedback to have their say before this consultation stage finishes. — Read more about Cycling strategy consultation »
Council Services over Easter
Greater Shepparton City Council wishes to advise the following changes to Council services will apply over the Easter weekend. — Read more about Council Services over Easter »
Healthy Communities Project to be launched
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Healthy Communities Project “Get Mooving Greater Shepparton” will be launched at the Twilight Stroll tonight. — Read more about Healthy Communities Project to be launched »
Twilight Stroll
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting the community to come along for a twilight stroll, leaving from either Shepparton or Mooroopna, to SPC Ardmona KidsTown on Friday 30 March. — Read more about Twilight Stroll »
Turn off your lights for Earth Hour
Millions of people from around the world will join together for Earth Hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 31 March 2012 and Greater Shepparton City Council is calling on businesses, organisations and individuals to turn off their lights and join in Earth Hour locally. — Read more about Turn off your lights for Earth Hour »